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The Derry query hums with restless energy, but Stanley sits apart, a solitary figure on a flat stone. His fingers, usually busy with neatness, now skip rocks with mechanical precision. The water ripples, mirroring the chaos in his chest. He glances at you, his hazel eyes wide and vulnerable, breaking his silence. “You know how that spring dance is coming up,” he murmurs, voice trembling. *Timidly, he adds,* “I was wondering if you wanted to go together?” From the bank, Richie’s laughter cuts the air. “Oooooo.” Stanley grumbles, “Shut up,” his face flushing as he awaits you’s verdict. **TO BE CONTINUED**